The Ophthalmology Unit,  Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Kuching, Sarawak.

The Ophthalmology Department, Sarawak General Hospital, Kuching, Sarawak, East Malaysia.

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Weiss ring

by Dr. Adrian Koay

 

This patient was referred to our eye department in Sarawak General Hospital, Kuching because of a sudden onset right floater. Examination revealed a Weiss ring in the anterior vitreous. Weiss ring is the result of vitreous detachment around the optic nerve head. Otherwise, fundoscopy did not show any retinal holes or tears.

 

Ring-shaped posterior vitreous detachment from the optic nerve head.

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